Marriott Rewards Summer 2013 Promotion “Unexpected Bonus”

Marriott Rewards has just launched their 2013 summer promotion “Unexpected Bonus” for stays between May 15 and September 2, 2013. You need to register for this promotion by July 31. You can access this promotions here.

You can find out your targeted version by logging to your Marriott Reward’s account and going to Promotion Central. The new offer should be the featured one on the left column.

The base line offer is the free night certificate after two stays for category 1 to 4 properties for maximum of three free nigh certs. If you are Marriott elite member, the offer in your Promotion Central is likely one of the bonus points ones.

You can change your targeted bonus offer by contacting Marriott Rewards customer service. You can read more about how to do it here.

Conclusion

Not sure about the “Unexpected” part of the summer promotion. There really isn’t anything unexpected about these choices. I am glad, however, that there is only two week gap between the promotions.

Here are the terms and conditions of the Category 1-5 Free Night Certificate After Two Stays (Max 2)-offer:

Registration is required.

Marriott Rewards members who register for this promotion by July 31, 2013 will earn one (1) free night award at a category 1-5 hotel after each second paid stay made between May 15 and September 2, 2013, at a participating Marriott property.

Maximum two (2) free night awards earned with this promotion per member.

A stay is defined as consecutive nights spent at the same hotel, regardless of check-in/check-out activity.

The member receiving this offer has been specifically targeted and the offer is not transferable.

An earned free night award can be redeemed for a future stay at participating Marriott Rewards category 1-5 properties for one (1) free night.

Free night award will expire one (1) year after the date of issuance.

An earned free night award is good for one (1) single or double occupancy standard room only and includes the cost of the hotel room and applicable room taxes only.

An earned free night award will be added to the member’s account within 3-5 business days after the second qualifying stay.

Awards are not transferable and may not be given as a gift.

Nights spent while redeeming an award are not eligible for credit and Marriott Vacation Club® owner-occupied weeks are not eligible for credit.

Here are the terms and conditions of the Category 1-4 Free Night Certificate After Two Stays (Max 3)-offer:

Registration is required.

Marriott Rewards members who register for this promotion by July 31, 2013 will earn one (1) free night award at a category 1-4 hotel after each second paid stay made between May 15 and September 2, 2013, at a participating Marriott property.

Maximum three (3) free night awards earned with this promotion per member.

A stay is defined as consecutive nights spent at the same hotel, regardless of check-in/check-out activity.

The member receiving this offer has been specifically targeted and the offer is not transferable.

An earned free night award can be redeemed for a future stay at participating Marriott Rewards category 1-4 properties for one (1) free night.

Free night award will expire one (1) year after the date of issuance.

An earned free night award is good for one (1) single or double occupancy standard room only and includes the cost of the hotel room and applicable room taxes only.

An earned free night award will be added to the member’s account within 3-5 business days after the second qualifying stay.

Awards are not transferable and may not be given as a gift.

Nights spent while redeeming an award are not eligible for credit and Marriott Vacation Club® owner-occupied weeks are not eligible for credit.

Here are the terms and conditions of the C25K Bonus Points After 15 Nights + 10K Bonus After 20 Nights-offer:

Registration is required.

Marriott Rewards members who register for this promotion by July 31, 2013 will earn 25,000 bonus points after 15 paid nights plus an additional 10,000 bonus points after 20 paid nights – up to a maximum of 35,000 bonus points for stays made between May 15 and September 2, 2013, at participating Marriott properties.

A ‘stay’ is defined as consecutive nights spent at the same hotel, regardless of check-in/check-out activity.

The member receiving this offer has been specifically targeted and the offer is not transferable.

Nights spent while redeeming an award are not eligible for credit.

Only one room per hotel is counted toward a member’s nights or stay.

Bonus points will be awarded to the member’s account within 3-5 business days after the qualifying stay.

Awards are not transferable and may not be given as a gift.

Marriott Vacation Club® owner-occupied weeks are not eligible for credit.

Here are the terms and conditions of the 25K Bonus Points After 15 Nights + 2K Per Night For Additional Nights (Max 45K Bonus)-offer:

Registration is required.

Marriott Rewards members who register for this promotion by July 31, 2013 will earn 25,000 bonus points after 15 paid nights plus after completing 15 paid nights, earn an additional 2,000 bonus points per night – up to a maximum of 45,000 bonus points for stays made between May 15 and September 2, 2013, at participating Marriott properties.

A ‘stay’ is defined as consecutive nights spent at the same hotel, regardless of check-in/check-out activity.

The member receiving this offer has been specifically targeted and the offer is not transferable.

Nights spent while redeeming an award are not eligible for credit.

Only one room per hotel is counted toward a member’s nights or stay.

Bonus points will be awarded to the member’s account within 3-5 business days after the qualifying stay.

Awards are not transferable and may not be given as a gift.

Marriott Vacation Club® owner-occupied weeks are not eligible for credit.

Here are the terms and conditions for the 35K Bonus Points After 20 Nights + 10K Bonus After 25 Nights-offer:

Registration is required.

Marriott Rewards members who register for this promotion by July 31, 2013 will earn 35,000 bonus points after 20 paid nights plus an additional 10,000 bonus points after 25 paid nights – up to a maximum of 45,000 bonus points for stays made between May 15 and September 2, 2013, at participating Marriott properties.

A ‘stay’ is defined as consecutive nights spent at the same hotel, regardless of check-in/check-out activity.

The member receiving this offer has been specifically targeted and the offer is not transferable.

Nights spent while redeeming an award are not eligible for credit.

Only one room per hotel is counted toward a member’s nights or stay.

Bonus points will be awarded to the member’s account within 3-5 business days after the qualifying stay.

Awards are not transferable and may not be given as a gift.

Marriott Vacation Club® owner-occupied weeks are not eligible for credit.

Here are the terms and conditions of the 35K Bonus Points After 20 Nights + 2K Per Night For Additional Nights (Max 55K Bonus)-offer:

Registration is required.

Marriott Rewards members who register for this promotion by July 31, 2013 will earn 35,000 bonus points after 20 paid nights plus after completing 20 paid nights, earn an additional 2,000 bonus points per night – up to a maximum of 55,000 bonus points for stays made between May 15 and September 2, 2013, at participating Marriott properties.

A ‘stay’ is defined as consecutive nights spent at the same hotel, regardless of check-in/check-out activity.

The member receiving this offer has been specifically targeted and the offer is not transferable.

Nights spent while redeeming an award are not eligible for credit.

Only one room per hotel is counted toward a member’s nights or stay.

Bonus points will be awarded to the member’s account within 3-5 business days after the qualifying stay.

Awards are not transferable and may not be given as a gift.

Marriott Vacation Club® owner-occupied weeks are not eligible for credit.

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I got both the Unexpected bonus and the Springhill Suites targeted offers. The offers have overlapping dates and I have registered for both. Now, if I stay at 2 Springhill properties within the period, which bonus would I get? The free night or the 5000 points? I highly doubt I would get both, right?

Unexpected Bonus:
To earn your free nights:
Register by July 31, 2013
Stay twice at any participating hotel between May 15 and September 2, 2013
Earn one free night after each second paid stay, up to two free nights
Enjoy your free nights at any category 1-5 hotel worldwide

Hi John – along with several recent offers you have mentioned from Marriott, my promotional central is sadly empty – with the statement “No new promotions”. This is to the point that I have virtually given up booking with Marriott – the last eligible promotion I had required 15 stays in a short period of time for the first attainment level – and the Marriott’s were always fully booked in the NE USA when I travelled there. Any ideas on why Promotion Central is not showing available promotions? Thanks